Victor Osimhen’s message leaves Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool facing a decision
Liverpool transfer news: Napoli forwarding Victor Osimhen continues to be linked with a number of clubs across Europe
Napoli forward Victor Osimhen has been linked with several Premier League clubs, including Liverpool, in recent months.
The Nigerian international is in top form for Napoli this season. He scored 25 goals in 29 appearances in all competitions, including four in the Champions League, but failed to score against Liverpool.
That form linked Osimhen with a move to the Premier League. Manchester United are the club most often credited with interest in the striker. However, reports in February claimed that Liverpool had joined the race to sign Osimhen. Real Madrid, Arsenal and Chelsea are rumored to be keen on the 24-year-old ahead of the summer transfer window.
Osimhen has even spoken publicly about his desire to play in the Premier League at some point. Although Liverpool are not mentioned by name, it is clear that a move to England could be a possibility in the future.
Earlier this month, Osimhen said: “I think playing in one of the top five leagues in the world (Serie A) is an incredible feeling for me. “A lot of people around the world think the Premier League is the best and strongest league, but now I’m in one of the best leagues in the world, the Italian Serie A.
“I’m working so hard to make sure I one day achieve my dream of playing in the Premier League, but like I said it’s a process and I just want to keep that momentum going and keep doing well.”
Liverpool only signed a striker in Darwin Nunez last summer. The Reds have agreed a £64.1m deal with Benfica, with a potential additional £21.4m in add-ons.
With Roberto Firmino set to leave Liverpool at the end of the season, question marks have been raised over whether the club will look for a replacement. It’s believed that replacing the Brazilian won’t be a priority for Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool’s recruitment team this summer. But if the idea of moving for a new striker crossed your mind, would Osimhen be on your mind? His form this season should make him one of the hottest players in all of Europe this summer.
With Liverpool likely to prioritize signing midfielders this summer, other clubs could sign Osimhen instead. But the Reds would be well advised to keep the Napoli striker in mind at the prospect of signing a new striker.